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World TB Day: Why Tuberculosis manifests in many different waysSubscriber Only
March 24, 2025 17:32 IST
TB is a result of complex interplay between M.tb and human immune cells. While current research can explain why TB manifests differently in different people, sustained efforts are needed to translate these into interventions.
India may have second-largest overweight or obese population by 2050: What new studies revealSubscriber Only
March 9, 2025 18:15 IST
Both studies estimated that India’s number of overweight and obese people will keep increasing till 2050. What may be the health impact, and what can be done to combat the obesity epidemic?
Can you trust AI medical advice from ChatGPT?Subscriber Only
March 2, 2025 14:39 IST
One study in 2024 challenged ChatGPT3.5 with 150 medical cases — including patient history, symptoms, and hospital test data — and asked the AI to make diagnoses and a treatment plan. The results weren't great.
Your stomach is full, but you’re still craving sweets. Here’s whySubscriber Only
February 22, 2025 20:39 IST
Nerve cells that tell us that we are full are the ones which also make us crave sweets, a new study found. Can this help us fight obesity?
US FDA approves suzetrigne: Why the non-opioid painkiller may be a game changer
February 1, 2025 07:04 IST
Opioids are a class of drugs that “derive from, or mimic, natural substances found in the opium poppy plant”, according to the website of the US-based Johns Hopkins Medicine. Some common opioids include oxycodone, morphine, codeine, heroin, and fentanyl.
What is paraquat poisoning, by which Greeshma killed her boyfriend Sharon Raj?Subscriber Only
January 25, 2025 19:39 IST
SHARON RAJ MURDER CASE: A Kerala woman was sentenced to death this week for the 2022 murder of her boyfriend. She used paraquat, a toxic chemical and one of the world’s most-used herbicides.
Adults diagnosed with ADHD have shorter life expectancy: StudySubscriber Only
January 25, 2025 11:28 IST
The study, ‘Life expectancy and years of life lost for adults with diagnosed ADHD in the UK’, was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry on Thursday. It was carried out by a team of eight UK-based researchers.
New definition for obesity? What a new Lancet commission has proposed to replace BMISubscriber Only
January 21, 2025 06:31 IST
This comes after years of research, and the piling up of a significant body of evidence suggesting that BMI alone is an inadequate measure for diagnosing, and treating people for obesity.
What is the Genome India project, why it mattersSubscriber Only
January 15, 2025 12:56 IST
Genome India Project: The newly unveiled database showcases the genome sequences of healthy individuals from 99 ethnic populations of the country, creating a baseline map of India’s genetic diversity.
What US Surgeon General says about drinking and cancer riskSubscriber Only
January 6, 2025 10:48 IST
Growing research has shown that even one drink per day can increase the risk of certain cancers such as breast, mouth, and throat cancers.
Potential cancer-causing chemicals have been found in black spatulas, takeaway containers. Is it time to throw them out?Subscriber Only
December 31, 2024 19:01 IST
Everyday things made from black plastic, including cooking utensils, could be leaching harmful chemicals into your food.
Looking at 2025, Health: Breakthroughs of hope and promiseSubscriber Only
December 27, 2024 13:07 IST
Weight-loss treatments are on the cusp of a revolution, and could benefit large numbers of Indians after the main patent expires. Immunotherapies and personalised treatments could transform cancer therapy.
A vaccine for cancer: What Russian scientists have claimed, what the research showsSubscriber Only
December 27, 2024 18:05 IST
The Russian mRNA vaccine under development can be “personalised” based on the genetic analysis of each person’s tumour to identify mutations called neoantigens. What are neoantigens, and how do they work?
Epigamia CEO dies of sudden cardiac arrest: How is it different from a heart attackSubscriber Only
December 24, 2024 11:40 IST
Rohan Mirchandani death: A sudden cardiac arrest is described as a condition where the heart comes to a standstill and loses all its activity due to an irregular heart rhythm. This is not the same as a heart attack. We explain.
How intermittent fasting could lead to hair lossSubscriber Only
December 16, 2024 13:07 IST
With intermittent fasting becoming one of the biggest fad diets on the planet, researchers have attempted to better analyse its outcomes. Not all of the results have been positive.
What a new study found on ultra-processed foods in US adults’ dietsSubscriber Only
December 13, 2024 12:49 IST
Researchers found that overall, ultra-processed foods comprised more than half of all calories consumed at home, rising from 51% in 2003 to 54% in 2018. Here is why this was flagged as a concern.
Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda: Why ‘bleeding eye disease’ is a global concernSubscriber Only
December 3, 2024 17:35 IST
Marburg virus disease: Public health officials around the world are monitoring the spread of a deadly virus in Rwanda, which is responsible for causing what is ominously known as ‘bleeding eye disease’ . Here is all you need to know
‘Obesity memory’ of your cells: Why it is hard to maintain healthy weightSubscriber Only
November 24, 2024 12:53 IST
Keeping weight off can be hard. Often it feels like you're fighting with your body to keep the weight off after months of successful dieting and exercise. A new study has discovered why
Why the decline in US overdose deaths is not all good newsSubscriber Only
November 23, 2024 04:30 IST
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 111,802 overdose deaths were reported in the 12 months ending August 2023. This number fell to 93,087 in June 2024 (the last month for which data are available) — a 16.4% drop in a 10-month span.
Why Australia is planning to ban social media for teenagersSubscriber Only
November 15, 2024 12:20 IST
The announcement set off debates about the challenges of implementing an age-related ban, the impact of social media on adolescents' health and whether a social media ban is needed at all. We explain.
Why maker of ‘magic’ weight-loss drug semaglutide wants copies bannedSubscriber Only
November 14, 2024 11:01 IST
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations allow human drug compounding — in which licensed pharmacists or physicians can combine, mix, or adjust the ingredients of a medication — to meet patient needs when popular branded formulations are in short supply.
How sugar deprivation affected British children’s healthSubscriber Only
November 4, 2024 11:58 IST
British data shows that children conceived and born during a period of sugar rationing were less likely to develop diabetes or high blood pressure later in life.
Can a popular weight-loss drug reduce risk of Alzheimer’s?Subscriber Only
October 27, 2024 12:48 IST
Alzheimer’s causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour, and social skills, and it is the most common cause of dementia.
World Polio Day: How India managed to eradicate polioSubscriber Only
October 24, 2024 19:33 IST
In 2009, India had reported 741 polio cases, the highest in the world. In January 2011, India reported its last polio case. How did the turnaround come about? Here's a brief account.
E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s burgers: what is the disease?Subscriber Only
October 24, 2024 13:23 IST
While the source of the infection is not known yet, McDonald's has stopped serving quarter pound patties and slivered onions in several US states. Both ingredients are primarily used in the burger.
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